A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7179502 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 59573066 epoch_slot_no: 216266 block_no: 7179325 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 18935 time: 2022-04-28 09:49:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a101365986abb3162364e55e726db4bb6a8277a123a61cc03b2faf7dbcfd529Block Operator
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